What's the Difference Between Cocoa and Cacao Powder?

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Who doesn’t love the deep, moan-inspiring flavor of chocolate? After all, chocolate releases serotonin, a neurotransmitter known as our ‘feel good-hormone’. Many of us grew up loving (and still do) mugs of steaming hot cocoa and ice…

The Skinny on Soy

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What’s the scoop with soy? Food labels tout being soy-free as a major benefit, yet  green juicing yogis are loving all over their tofu. What’s a protein shake enthusiast to do when it comes to soy milk and soy protein? After all, for…

How to Choose a Non-Creepy Protein Powder

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Not so long ago, I advised everyone to steer clear of protein powders at all costs, since most are full of additives, over-processed, expensive, taste weird, cause digestive upset, and are just, well, creepy. However, a few companies out there…